An Act providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians in Massachusetts. Specifically, it addresses potential benefits related to cancer diagnoses stemming from their hazardous work. The legislation seeks to provide financial support to these individuals and their families in the event of disability or death due to cancer caused by their service.
Key provisions
- Provides disability benefits to canine handlers and bomb technicians diagnosed with cancer.
- Provides death benefits to the families of canine handlers and bomb technicians who die from cancer related to their work.
- Covers cancers resulting from exposure to explosive devices.
- Addresses retirement eligibility for disability or death.
- Relates to the service of explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians.
Who is affected
- Explosive device canine handlers
- Bomb technicians
- Their families (in case of death benefits)
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